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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
- Latin physica ('study of nature') (correct)
- Greek φυσική (phusikḗ 'natural science')
- Sumerian term for 'study of natural phenomena'
- Egyptian term for 'laws of nature'
Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of television and computers?
Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of television and computers?
- Solid-state physics (correct)
- Nuclear physics
- Electromagnetism
- Thermodynamics
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
What did advances in thermodynamics lead to?
- Advancements in nuclear physics
- Invention of domestic appliances
- Development of industrialization (correct)
- Development of calculus
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
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What is astronomy considered to be among the natural sciences?
What is astronomy considered to be among the natural sciences?
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Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of nuclear weapons?
Which field of physics directly contributed to the development of nuclear weapons?
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What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
What is the origin of the word 'physics'?
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Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
Which ancient civilization is mentioned as having knowledge of natural sciences?
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What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
What did advances in mechanics inspire the development of?
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Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
Which field of physics led to the development of industrialization?
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